NextAvenue.org: What to Do About Health Insurance When You’re Self-Employed
It’s always one of the first questions I’m asked when I tell someone I’m a freelancer: “What do you do about health insurance?” Until now, I’ve been lucky. My husband worked for a company whose plan covered me, too. But this fall he expects to join me in the ranks of the self-employed. So I’ve [...]
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THE BEST WAYS TO FIND HEALTH INSURANCE IF YOU ARE SELF-EMPLOYED IN 2012
Read Published Article If you work for yourself, finding health insurance is a big headache. While there’s no holy grail, there are ways to navigate the maze and find good coverage at manageable prices. Whether it is affordable, of course, is a crapshoot. That depends on a myriad of factors–where you live, the ages and [...]
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A DREAM JOB FOR 65+. TRY SEX, STUDY FINDS
Read Published Article I had the opportunity to attend The Gerontological Society of America’s (GSA) 64th Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston last week, and, believe me, the four-day event was packed with smart academics, scientists, and experts in the field of aging from all over the world to the tune of more than 4,000 attendees. [...]
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HOW TO SAFELY COMBAT MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS WITH HORMONE THERAPY
Younger women tormented by hot flashes are coming back for an ultralow dose By Kerry Hannon Posted: December 15, 2009 Read Published Article Video: The Life Change of Menopause For three years, Susan Kirchoff tried all the usual remedies to manage her menopausal hot flashes—exercise, soy foods, herbal supplements. But she still woke up with [...]
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RPRISING FACTS ABOUT SEX AFTER 50
Self-described “sexpert” and author Dr. Dorree Lynn talks about STDs and other between-the-sheets secrets. Read the Published story on SecondAct.com Dr. Dorree Lynn is tough to ignore as she dashes across the ballroom at the National Press Club’s recent Book Fair and Authors’ Night in Washington, D.C. Clad in red leather, Lynn stands out even [...]
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The Trouble With Alzheimer’s Care: One Family’s Story
Dad was taken away for a psychiatric evaluation, and our family lost control By KERRY HANNON We lost him a little at a time. In 2000, my Dad, then 80, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and it began: He moved off ever so slowly, calling back at us as he went, trying to keep us [...]
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Alzheimer’s Care: How Copper Ridge Nursing Home Gets It Right
By KERRY HANNON March 11, 2009 There’s a sense of calm when you enter Copper Ridge, a residential assisted living and nursing home facility that specializes in caring for Alzheimer’s patients in Sykesville, Md., near Baltimore. Natural light streams through the windows, and the aroma of baking bread and strains of piano music float through [...]
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Eric Carlson: On Elder Care—and Elder Law
Tips from the author of “20 Common Nursing Home Problems—and How to Resolve Them” By KERRY HANNON All too commonly, the choice of a nursing home is made under duress—when a prospective resident and his or her family are already in difficult times. U.S. News asked Eric Carlson, a Los Angeles attorney with the National [...]
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ACUPUNCTURE FOR DOGS? HOLISTIC VETS SWEAR BY IT
Read Published Article A growing number of veterinarians are embracing alternative medicine Maggie was in trouble. A urinary-tract infection had taken a sudden and devastating turn, and her kidneys edged toward total shutdown. An intensive course of antibiotic treatment failed to make a difference, and as the strong medication wreaked havoc on her stomach lining, [...]
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MONEY HARMONY: HOW RELATIONSHIPS CAN SURVIVE A BAD ECONOMY
Read Published Article Couples bicker more about money than practically anything else. No surprise, then, that when money is tight, the battles can really heat up. U.S. News asked Olivia Mellan, a psychotherapist and couples communication expert specializing in money issues and stress management in turbulent times, how couples can best weather a financial downturn—or any money-related standoff. Mellan, [...]
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